NOVA SCOTIA

5 North Volleyball is teaming up with varsity athletes from both the Acadia Axewomen and Saint Mary’s Huskies programs to bring Nova Scotia high-performance volleyball training designed to elevate every athlete’s game.

Originally from Ontario, coaches Emma and Brea De Souza developed through one of the top volleyball clubs in Canada, Halton Hurricanes Volleyball Club. Emma competed with the Acadia Axewomen program and has experience developing high-performance athletes, helping lead a team from a 50th-place provincial ranking to 6th in Ontario, while also gaining coaching experience at the U SPORTS level as an assistant coach with York University. Brea currently serves as captain of the Saint Mary’s Huskies Women’s Volleyball Team.

Now, 5 North Volleyball is bringing that high-performance experience, energy, and passion for athlete development to the Nova Scotia volleyball community.

Our training environment focuses on high repetitions, technical consistency, competitive intensity, and building the confidence athletes need to thrive both on and off the court. By combining elite coaching with the leadership and experience of current AUS varsity athletes, players will gain firsthand insight into what it takes to compete and succeed at the next level.

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO:

Train alongside elite university athletes

Learn from coaches who have competed and coached at a high level

Develop advanced technical skills and game understanding

Build confidence in a competitive training environment

Experience what it takes to play at the next level

Athletes can expect:

High-repetition training

Position-specific feedback

Game-like drills and competitive play

Technical breakdowns and skill refinement

Coaching from current university athletes and coaches

3 DAY SKILLS LAB

June 10–12
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

14u-15u athletes
Horizon Recreation Centre

Our Skills Lab focuses on complete athlete development through high-repetition technical training, competitive drills, and game-based learning.

Training Includes:

Passing mechanics
Attacking footwork and arm swing development
Defensive movement and positioning
Serve receive principles and keys
Game IQ and decision making
Competitive wash drills and gameplay

Cost: $250

Note: To reserve your spot, a full e-transfer payment to emmadesouza8@gmail.com is required upon registration.

PASS & ATTACK CLINIC

June 13
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

16u-17u athletes
Horizon Recreation Centre

A focused training session designed to help athletes improve consistency, power, and confidence in two of the most important volleyball skills.

Training Includes:

Platform angles and ball control
Reading servers and reception positioning
Approach timing and attacking mechanics
Arm swing efficiency and shot selection
Live reps and competitive gameplay

We are accepting athletes of all positions including Middles, Outside Hitters, Liberos, and Setters. Position-specific training and feedback will be incorporated throughout the camp to help athletes develop the skills required for their role on the court.

Cost: $168

Note: To reserve your spot, a full e-transfer payment to emmadesouza8@gmail.com is required upon registration.

COACHES

Emma De Souza

Emma De Souza is the founder of 5 North Volleyball and a coach with the Acadia Axewomen Women’s Volleyball Team. Originally from Oakville, Ontario, Emma comes from a high-performance club background and has experience competing and coaching within one of the top volleyball systems in Canada, working with teams ranked as high as 6th in Ontario. Passionate about athlete development, Emma focuses on building technically strong, confident athletes while creating competitive training environments that help players grow both on and off the court.

Brea De Souza

Brea De Souza is a left-side hitter from Oakville, Ontario and captain of the Saint Mary’s Huskies Women’s Volleyball Team. Competing in the AUS, Brea brings high-level playing experience, leadership, and a passion for athlete development to every training environment. Coming from a strong Ontario club background and now competing with the 2x AUS Champion SMU Huskies program, she is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, skill, and compete at the next level.

NOVA SCOTIA

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO:

Athletes can expect:

3 DAY SKILLS LAB

PASS & ATTACK CLINIC

COACHES

Emma De Souza

Brea De Souza

Contact Us

Contact Us

5 North Volleyball

Email Here

NOVA SCOTIA

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO:

Athletes can expect:

3 DAY SKILLS LAB

PASS & ATTACK CLINIC

COACHES

Emma De Souza

Brea De Souza

Contact Us

Contact Us

5 North Volleyball

Email Here

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